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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.13, 850.26 and 340.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.13, 850.26 and 340.13 is: 469.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.13 : 850.26 = 340.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.13/850.26 = 340.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.13x = 850.26 × 340.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.13x = 289,194.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,194.68/616.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.38

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